Edgevana appoints former Airbnb, LinkedIn, and eBay Executive Andy Yasutake as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Strategic Growth & Ventures

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgevana, the leader in powering the world's fastest-growing companies and shaping the future of the digital economy, today announced the appointment of Andy Yasutake as SVP, Global Head of Strategic Growth & Ventures. In this newly created senior executive role, Yasutake will lead strategic growth initiatives and new ventures, focusing on expanding Edgevana's global enterprise presence and driving innovation at the intersection of distributed infrastructure, Web3, and AI technologies.

"As Edgevana enters its next phase of growth, we recognized the need for a strategic leader who understands both enterprise transformation and emerging technologies," said Ryan Fay, Founder & co-CEO of Edgevana. "Andy's exceptional track record of creating innovative global platforms at companies like Airbnb, LinkedIn, and eBay, combined with his deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, enterprise technology and disruptive consumer technologies makes him the ideal leader to drive our strategic growth initiatives for our next phase of global growth. His appointment represents a significant milestone in Edgevana's evolution."

Andy Yasutake brings over 25 years of experience building and scaling global technology platforms and high performing teams. Most recently at Airbnb, he led the global platform, products and digital transformation teams and was responsible for next generation AI strategies. Prior to Airbnb, he held senior leadership positions at LinkedIn and eBay, where he played key roles in growing and scaling their respective global marketplace platforms. His extensive experience also includes driving digital experiences and enterprise architecture for Fortune 500 companies while at Accenture.

"I'm excited to join Edgevana at this transformative moment," said Yasutake. "The convergence of distributed infrastructure, Web3 innovation, and AI transformation presents an extraordinary opportunity to reshape how enterprises approach their digital future. Edgevana is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, and I look forward to working with Ryan, Subhan, Mark, and the entire team to drive the next phase of exciting growth."

In his role, Yasutake will focus on strategic growth initiatives, enterprise partnerships, and new venture development, helping to expand Edgevana's position as a leader in the evolving digital economic landscape.

SOURCE Edgevana